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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 457.92 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 457.92 and 244.89 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 457.92 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/457.92 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 457.92 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 112,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,140.03/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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